Overview

• Sir Jim Ratcliffe said on The Business podcast that Ruben Amorim should be judged over three years, stressing his control of football operations at Manchester United.
• Rio Ferdinand questioned comparisons to Mikel Arteta and Ben Foster called the three‑year claim unrealistic, while finance expert Stefan Borson doubted Amorim would last that long based on current form.
• Reports indicate United executives Omar Berrada and Jason Wilcox have canvassed views from senior players including captain Bruno Fernandes during the recent downturn.
• United have taken 37 points from a possible 102 under Amorim, finished 15th last season, exited the Carabao Cup to Grimsby Town, and sit 10th after seven league matches despite a 2-0 win over Sunderland before the break.
• Separate reports say club officials met a UAE-based consortium in London and that several former United players were approached about investing, with the Glazers still valuing the club above £5bn and holding drag‑along rights, though Borson cast doubt on a near‑term full sale.